Summary Verdict
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Rule of 40
16.3BLZE
10.3EGHT
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Revenue Growth
15.0%BLZE
2.0%EGHT
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Gross Margin
61%BLZE
66%EGHT
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FCF Margin
1.3%BLZE
8.3%EGHT
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Operating Margin
-16.6%BLZE
3.4%EGHT
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
BLZE
16.3check_circle
EGHT
10.3
Revenue GrowthYoY
BLZE
15.0%check_circle
EGHT
2.0%
Gross Margin% of revenue
BLZE
61%
EGHT
66%check_circle
FCF MarginFree cash flow
BLZE
1.3%
EGHT
8.3%check_circle
Operating MarginGAAP
BLZE
-16.6%
EGHT
3.4%check_circle
NRRNet retention
BLZE
N/A
EGHT
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
BLZE
N/A
EGHT
N/A
Market CapUSD
BLZE
N/A
EGHT
N/A
ARR GrowthYoY
BLZE
N/A
EGHT
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
BLZE
N/A
EGHT
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q1 2026, Backblaze, Inc. trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus 8X8 INC /DE/ at N/A. On the Rule of 40, Backblaze, Inc. scores 16.3 compared to 8X8 INC /DE/'s 10.3, placing Backblaze, Inc. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at Backblaze, Inc. 61% vs 8X8 INC /DE/ 66%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.